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Flavors of Italy - Turkey Caprese

Bella Italia! It's not something new when I tell you once again how much I love Italy. Everything about the country fits my personality, likings and character - except for the language. My Italian is very rusty and I can possibly just order enough food to get me from A to B. But that is more than enough in Italy as I always realize. The people are warm and affectionate and welcome everyone with open arms.

Many of my friends joke around and say I must have been an Italian mama in my previous life - due to my passion for cooking Italian food at home.

After the days of eating rich and filling food over the holidays we are craving for simple yet flavorful meals. Dishes that are quick to make but are still full of aroma are currently the trend in my kitchen.

What I love about this recipe, besides it being a breeze to make, is that everything about it shouts out ITALY in capital letters. The colors of the ingredients remind me of the colorful Italian flag, with the pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil the flavor cannot get more Italian.

Let me just stop going on about it and get to the recipe. Hope you enjoy your ride to Italy with me!!Events on WFLH:

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In a large pan heat up the olive oil. Place the steaks into the pan and fry on one side for about 2 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste then flip it on the other side. Add the pesto in the pan. Place the tomato pieces and mozzarella slices on top of the turkey. Cover the pan and cook for another 5-6 minutes.

Place the turkey breasts on pre-warmed plates and sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve with fresh ciabatta bread.

Verdict:

A perfect little dinner time meal to end the day. Together with a good chianti and warming fire a great start into a romantic evening.

16 comments:

Brava. (That's one of the few Italian words I know!) When I went to Italy I learned a few phrases, but don't remember much now. This looks just fantastic. A great variation on one of my favorite ways to eat tomatoes.

I fully agree with your penchant for flavorful foods. I so love the idea of big reward with little work! And, you are right, Italian food does this so well (the truly lazy meal around here - think a chilly Sunday where no one wants to get off the couch - is a bowl of just cooked tomato sauce and warm French bread ripped into chunks ready for the dipping). Thanks!

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Hello, I am Meeta a freelance food photographer, stylist and writer. After living around the globe I have found my home in the culturally rich city of Weimar, Germany. My life is a roller coaster ride and everyday I look forward to a new adventure. I enjoy preparing multi-cultural home cooked meals with fresh organic ingredients. What's for lunch, Honey? is my award winning food blog where I combine my love for food with my love for photography and styling...